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How To Treat Increasingly Uncomfortable Pain In My Ribs?

I m experiencing increasingly uncomfortable pain under my front right ribs which is worst when I lay in bed on the right side (it wakes me up), doesn t seem to be effected by deep breathing but is painful when I sneeze or cough. I ve had pleurisy in the past, but as I remember, it was really painful when I breathed hard and expanded my chest. This doesn t seem to be the same. I m looking for some idea on what can be used for pain relief so I can get a full night s sleep without awakening when I move about (it s not too bad on the flat of my back as long as I don t move around). Any suggestions?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from chronic backache.Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation ( weekly with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.I think your black mole has no relation to your backache.Consulting with treating doctor is advised. You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered
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How To Treat Increasingly Uncomfortable Pain In My Ribs?

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from chronic backache.Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac SR). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation ( weekly with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.I think your black mole has no relation to your backache.Consulting with treating doctor is advised. You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. I think your query answered